The paddle is pants - the blades are too small, and the joints are horrid - we used TNP assymmetric splits with it instead. Doubtless, some won't have been in a kayak before let alone taken a basic course at their local watersports venue.

I'm not disputing that someone might have a bit of fun with one - in fact there was a family at the beach the other week who were bobbing around in one very happily. To use this safely in many environs will cost you, and not to make this aware to people looking to grabbit could end in a purchase that costs more than money. We’re up alongside the Norwegian fjords at the moment and I’m not planning on paddling Bob out into the Arctic Ocean! I bought mine this morning thanks Kitekat :T Here in Scotland you have right of access to most inland water, canals, lochs, rivers without a need for a license. To be honest it’s more a canoe than a kayak, kayaks generally have a covered deck, which in conjunction with a spray deck combine to seal the craft, allowing the manoeuvre known as an ‘Eskimo Roll’.Though they remained buoyancy most of the buoyancy was on one side so it would make me worried if I was not close to shore. As lockdown restrictions ease and holidays abroad to some countries are now permitted, you may well be planning your next getaway Asap. By the way: if you get one, note that you have to use a small plastic see-through sheet to gauge how far to initially pump it up. I needed the help of a sit on top and a tag rope for my paddle while also paddling behind a little bit.

Inflatable kayaks are great for certain conditions like calm seas, even choppy sea as they are built for the surf but be extremely careful of kayaking in one against a strong current. Last time we took him on a boat, on the Adriatic off Hvar, he made it clear this situation was never to be repeated! With any watercraft the wearing of a correctly sized and fitted Personal Floatation Device is necessary and should always be used. If you ever come to watch me sail i'll be the one at the back of the race or upside down and waving for help.It also comes with a waterproof bag that means you won’t find any puddles on the carpets of your vehicle. I just thought you dismissed the Aldi kayak rather too easily, and without regard for the 'bigger picture'. Charlie says ‘thanks, but no thanks, took me ages to get my fur looking like this, I’m not risking getting wet’.